Two monkeys-soon to be three monkeys- a toad and a king...: God given smile...

Thursday, March 25, 2010

God given smile...

I have had an amazing week so far. I went to the monthly Ladies meeting at church and it was a true blessing to my heart. That night Jason and I were talking about some scriptures that the Lord had put in our hearts. He shared some that God had given him regarding Eve and her situation. He explained to me how his Sunday school teacher had taught on that this past Sunday and then how the preacher touched on it both Sunday morning and Sunday night. I was sitting on the bed at the time of our conversation doing my devotional. I immediately looked down at the book I was studying and flipped forward a few pages, and low and behold there were those scriptures! Philippines 4-8

4: Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

5: Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Amazing, huh? All week we have been studying on these verses. We have had devotional time with Eve at night before she goes to bed and let's just say it has made the devil MAD! He has come at us full-power and I don't mean just me or just Jason, I mean all three of us! Yesterday, he hit me hard but when I normally would have been quick to react -I wasn't. I felt an ease come about me and I knew that it was just that mean old devil. Last night we went to church and God was there speaking right to me saying "its okay my child, keep going, I'm right here holding your hand". It was all I could do not to stand up and shout like a mad woman! When we got home last night, Eve got out of the shower and started asking me how to spell some words. I didn't notice right off what she was doing but then I caught on. She was writing down Bible verses that God had given her to put in her gym bag. She was writing down things that she knew would help her at her meet this weekend. One being " pray, trust in God to give me strength". How proud I was of my baby to see her trusting in Him. All week, I could see the devil battling Eve. With her attitude, her train of thought, her confidence, but last night (and this morning) she was at such peace. Wearing a God given smile, a heart of hope and confidence for the battle ahead. My heart is overflowing this week. The last couple of meets I have truly dreaded going. I could feel this awful power working to make my daughter fail and to take her joy away. BUT, I am so excited to go watch her this weekend!! I know she is going to have so much fun, and I know that God is going to be there the whole time, holding her little hand. What the devil can take away in a minute our God can restore in a second!

Who am I to be so lucky to have such an amazing Father? Do you know Him? If not, I would love to share my peace with you?

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How to become a Christian

You are not here by accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you to have a personal relationship with Him. There is just one thing that separates you from God. That one thing is sin. People tend to divide themselves into groups-good people and bad people. But God say that every person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin separates us from God. That includes you and me.

"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

According to man's rules, people should be punished or rewarded according to how good they are, and it might be hard for you to understand how Jesus could love you when other people don't seem to. But I have great news for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there's nothing you can do to make him stop!Are you thinking that you should make things right in your life before you come to Jesus? Many people feel that way, but that's not what God says!"God demonstrates His own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

For you to come to God you have to get rid of your sin problem. But God says that you can't make yourself right with God by being a better person. God wants to save you just because he loves you!

"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." Titus 3:5

It's God's grace that allows you to come to Him-not your efforts to "clean up your life" or work your way to Heaven. You can't earn it. It's a free gift.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

For you to come to God, your sin must be paid for. God's gift to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

Jesus paid the price for your sin and mine by giving His life on the cross. God brought Jesus back from the dead and paved the way for you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. All that's left your you to do is to accept the gift that Jesus is holding our for you right now."If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

" Romans 10:9-10God says that if you believe in His son, Jesus , you can live forever with Him in glory.

"For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Are you ready to accept the gift of eternal life that Jesus is offering you right now? If it is your sincere desire to ask Jesus to come into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your heart:

Here's a Suggested Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe you died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free give of eternal life."If you have trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. I want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually. If you have questions or concerns, please let me know, I would like to help you understand the love that Jesus is offering you for free, no matter who or where you are. I would like to help you connect with a church in your home community, or point you to the wonderful church I love to call my home.

May God bless your new life with Him!

Welcome to my blog!

Welcome to my blog. I am very new to this whole blog thing, so bear with me. I was inspired by a friend of mine to create a blog. She has touched me in so many ways with her heart warming posts and I know she has touched many others as well. I hope that I can touch others as she has touched me.

I am starting this blog with the intentions of posting what God is doing in our little family. We let him take the wheel of our life and we are enjoying the ride. We don't know where he is going to take our family, but we are sure thrilled to be on it.

Now...let the blogging begin!